Everyone wants to be happy -- or at least says they do -- but they're not always sure how to do it. The good news is that the latest research indicates we can choose to increase our level of happiness rather than being dependent on...
Looks, Money, Fame Don't Bring Happiness 05.22.09, 04:00 PM EDT Study finds reaching more intrinsic goals is what leads to well-being FRIDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Having lots of money, good looks and fame may sound like a sure ticket to happiness, but a new study...
Rightness or victory and happiness are not always mutually exclusive. In fact, I would suggest that "doing the right thing" is ultimately the path to long term happiness and satisfaction. Yet there are times when we might need to choose between being right and...
by Richard Florida Over the past week, I've discussed the role of class in economic performance, innovation, and entrepreneurship. But what about happiness? There is considerable debate over the happiness of nations. The Easterlin paradox suggests that there is little or no relationship between a country's...
We"ve all been hurt by another person at some time or another - we were treated badly, trust was broken, hearts were hurt. And while this pain is normal, sometimes that pain lingers for too long. We relive the pain over and over, and have a...
Strong leadership makes for a good workplace, more so even than the level of pay and benefits, a survey of federal workers finds. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is the best federal workplace and the Transportation Department is among the worst, the study determined. "The challenge...
Although we know racing, worrying thoughts can be a recipe for anxiety and stress and misery, some new research suggests fast thinking might actually boost our mood and contribute to happiness and success. To read more, and to discover 5 ways to bring on happiness...
It's hard to experience happiness if you're literally sick and tired all the time. To find happiness we need to have the energy to do what we need to do. With this in mind, I thought you might enjoy the following list of...
From Positive Psychology News Daily comes this article about building resilience and finding happiness despite difficulty. Resilience is a Fast Comeback This quote from Rocky in the movie Rocky Balboa is the best summary of this month's optional theme of 'stress and Resilience." Living in...
I'm happy to bring you yet another wonderful contribution by Lionel Ketchian...
